Cruise Line |
Viking River Cruises |
Ship |
Viking Heimdal |
Destination |
EU Rivers |
Nights |
7 |
Departure Date |
13 Jul 2021 |
Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Avignon to Lyon aboard Viking Heimdal.
Day 1 Avignon, France
Embark your ship, docked in Avignon. After boarding, take free time to explore this quaint town on the scenic Rhône River, or join our “welcome walk†to stretch your legs and get oriented. (D)
Day 2 Arles, France
Disembark after breakfast and take a walking tour of Arles with its diverse architectural highlights. Experience the city’s vibrant colors and striking quality of light that have inspired artists. Arles is also the site of some impressive Roman ruins, including Les Arènes, an arena that seats 20,000 and is still in use, as well as Romanesque monuments such as the Church of Saint-Trôphime, completed in the 15th century. Your afternoon is free to explore Arles on your own. Dinner is served as you depart for Avignon this evening. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Avignon, France
This morning, set out on a guided walk of Avignon, nicknamed the “City of Popes†because it was home to seven popes from 1309 to 1377. Stroll through the historic center, stop at the picturesque Pont d’Avignon and walk the Place de l’Horloge. Continue to the renowned Palace of the Popes for a guided tour through this rambling maze of Gothic architecture that served as papal residence, fortress, church and palace. After the tour, enjoy an afternoon at leisure exploring Avignon. You can join the optional tour to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, visiting the vineyards and tasting the famous wine. This evening, enjoy dinner on board your ship as we depart for Viviers. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Viviers, France
This morning join a walking tour of Viviers’ Old Town with its medieval and Renaissance buildings. Once a 5th-century Roman settlement, today the cobblestone streets are dominated by the 12th-century St. Vincent Cathedral. This afternoon, we set sail to Tournon. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Tournon, France
Board the Train de l’Ardèche this morning for a locomotive ride through the deep gorges of the Ardèche plateau, cut by the Doux River. Return to your ship and enjoy lunch on board as we cruise past dramatic landscapes. Arrive in Vienne this afternoon, a beautiful town with an ancient Roman past. Visit the Temple of Augustus and Livia, the Roman amphitheater and the Gothic Cathedral of St. Maurice on a walking tour before dinner on board the ship. We remain docked in Vienne this evening. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Lyon, France
After breakfast, disembark in Lyon for a tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin with a drive to the top of Fourvière Hill for amazing views of the city. Continue with a guided visit to the Basilica of Notre Dame and drive through town past the magnificent St. Jean Cathedral and the Palace of Justice. Then take a walking tour through the cobblestone streets of Vieux Lyon (Old Town), with free time to shop for souvenirs or sample some of the fine French cuisine for which Lyon is world-famous. Your ship remains docked overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Lyon
After breakfast, take a scenic drive through the rolling hills of Beaujolais, where viticultural tradition runs deep and enjoy a tasting in one of Beaujolais’s famous cellars. Return to your ship for lunch and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. (B,L,D)
Day 8 Lyon, France
After breakfast, disembark. (B) |
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Sailing Dates |
- 23 Mar 2021
- 06 Apr 2021
- 20 Apr 2021
- 04 May 2021
- 18 May 2021
- 01 Jun 2021
- 15 Jun 2021
- 29 Jun 2021
- 13 Jul 2021
- 27 Jul 2021
- 10 Aug 2021
- 24 Aug 2021
- 07 Sep 2021
- 21 Sep 2021
- 05 Oct 2021
- 19 Oct 2021
- 02 Nov 2021
- 16 Nov 2021
- 22 Mar 2022
- 05 Apr 2022
- 19 Apr 2022
- 03 May 2022
- 17 May 2022
- 31 May 2022
- 14 Jun 2022
- 28 Jun 2022
- 12 Jul 2022
- 26 Jul 2022
- 09 Aug 2022
- 23 Aug 2022
- 06 Sep 2022
- 20 Sep 2022
- 04 Oct 2022
- 18 Oct 2022
- 01 Nov 2022
- 15 Nov 2022
- 21 Mar 2023
- 04 Apr 2023
- 18 Apr 2023
- 02 May 2023
- 16 May 2023
- 30 May 2023
- 13 Jun 2023
- 27 Jun 2023
- 11 Jul 2023
- 25 Jul 2023
- 08 Aug 2023
- 22 Aug 2023
- 05 Sep 2023
- 19 Sep 2023
- 03 Oct 2023
- 17 Oct 2023
- 31 Oct 2023
- 14 Nov 2023
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
13/07 |
Avignon, France |
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2 |
14/07 |
Arles, France |
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3 |
15/07 |
Avignon, France |
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4 |
16/07 |
Viviers, France |
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5 |
17/07 |
Tournon, France |
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5 |
17/07 |
Vienne, France |
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6 |
18/07 |
Lyon, France |
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7 |
19/07 |
Lyon, France |
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8 |
20/07 |
Lyon, France |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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